Musa Motha joins CHOC
Musa Motha joins CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA at Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital in Commemorating Nelson Mandela Day. CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA, a non-profit organisation dedicated to supporting
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Get involved this Mandela Day
Get involved this Mandela Day Give what you can “There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to helping others without expecting anything in
Together, we created hope
Flip Flop Day 2023 Thank you South Africa for being Flip’n awesome! While childhood cancer may not affect everyone, one thing is for certain – there are many brave little
International Childhood Cancer Day – 15 February
Pretoria: South Africa will tomorrow (Wednesday) join the global community to observe the International Childhood Cancer Day to raise awareness and improve understanding of childhood cancer, which remains one of
St. Jude Global Partnership
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA is humbled to have been chosen to join one of the most auspicious global alliances supporting children who are undergoing cancer treatment, St. Jude Children’s
SA Flip Flop Day 2023
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA Flip Flop Day 2023 – Get Your Flip Flops Out! Did you know, in some way or form, each and every single one of us
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
South Africa joins the rest of the global community to commemorate childhood cancer awareness month in September to raise awareness about children`s cancers to reduce child mortality rate and highlight
Lancet Laboratories in Collaboration with CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation
Lancet Laboratories in Collaboration with CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA showing that #LancetLabCares Sandile Sihlaba (Group Chief Marketing Officer) at Lancet Laboratories, “we pride ourselves in providing laboratory services with
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA receive their first Solar System
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA receive their first Solar System! We have officially announced the first clean renewable energy project of a CHOC accommodation facility which was made possible by
Over R2MILLION raised to change lives
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA Flip Flop Day 2022 Over R2MILLION raised to change lives! Childhood cancer is a frightening reality that many families across South Africa have to deal
Childhood Cancer in low and middle-income countries
Every year, according to the World Health Organization, an estimated 400 000 children and adolescents of 0-19 years old develop cancer. Leukaemias, brain cancers, lymphomas, and solid tumours, such as
International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) – 15 February 2022
The 15th of February marks International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) and is used to continue to create a greater awareness and education to empower all of us to recognise the
Flip Flop Day 2022 – have a heart and wear a sole!
Childhood cancer is a frightening reality that many families across South Africa have to deal with daily. South African families face the most challenging battle they will ever have to
Discovery Vitality MoveToGive
CHOC provides comprehensive support and care to children and teenagers with cancer or a life-threatening blood disorder and their families from the time of diagnosis until the end of treatment
Be Bold, Go Gold
Gold September is an annual campaign worldwide to raise awareness of childhood cancer. There are many advances in pediatric oncology, yet cancer remains a leading cause of mortality in children.
CHOC continues to augment the paediatric oncology fraternity
The CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA has continued to augment the pediatric oncology fraternity to support patients to receive treatment throughout the SARS-Coronavirus-2 pandemic. “If you are receiving treatment for
Welcoming our new Chief Executive Officer, Hedley Lewis
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA eagerly welcomed our new Chief Executive Officer, Hedley Lewis, to the team in June 2021. Hedley, with his vast experience in the field of fundraising,
What is a Section 18A and how can it benefit you?
What is a Section 18A and how can it benefit you? Did you know that by making a donation to CHOC, you are not only helping us keep hope alive
Incidence of Childhood Cancer
Incidence of Childhood Cancer Globally, childhood and adolescent cancer is threatening to overtake infectious diseases, as one of the highest causes of disease-related mortality in children. Despite being relatively rare,
The Wonder Women of CHOC
The Wonder Women of CHOC March is an iconic month in the ongoing global campaign for gender equality and recognition of the important contributions that women make to society. CHOC
International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD)
International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) is a global collaborative campaign to raise awareness about childhood cancer, and to express support for children and adolescents with cancer, the survivors and their
Are you ready to flip?
Start getting ready to have a heart and wear your soles, South Africa! It’s almost time for CHOC’s 2nd annual Flip Flop Day. With YOUR help, it’s going to be
Childhood Cancer Network South Africa Working Together During Covid-19
National lockdown and the threat of COVID-19 over the past 9 months have certainly painted a different picture for us all. The goal of Childhood Cancer Network SA is to
Believe in Me
It’s that wonderful time of the year again where magic and excitement fill the air. People everywhere connect through a spirit of anticipation as the holiday season draws closer. It’s
Benefits of Donating to CHOC: Social Economic Development (SED)
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation is the only organisation in South Africa that provides comprehensive countrywide support for children with cancer and other life-threatening blood disorders, and their families. We can’t
Raising hopes for a Gold September
“They shouldn’t ever have to ask their mommy and daddy if they’re going to die.” This profound quote by Kathryn, mom of Will, a four-and-a-half-month-old neuroblastoma patient,1 epitomises the devastating
Celebrating Women’s Month at CHOC
August is Women’s Month in South Africa, and we want to celebrate the wonderful women at CHOC. We are grateful to work with so many caring and dedicated women who
IQbusiness & CHOC Partnership – Supporting CHOC through Online Education Accelerator
IQbusiness, one of South Africa’s leading independent management consulting organisations, is partnering with CHOC and showing their support to our organisation by donating a portion of the fees received from
International Cancer Survivors Day 2020
June 7 is International Cancer Survivors Day. On this day, we remember those who have lost their battle, celebrate those who have survived, inspire the recently diagnosed, support families and
The Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Families
The Financial Impact of COVID-19 on Families According to research from consumer credit reporting agency, TransUnion, in April 2020, almost eight in 10 South Africans say their household income has
Your Mental Health Matters
Your Mental Health Matters – even more so during Isolation Having a child diagnosed with and treated for cancer sends one on an emotional roller coaster of uncertainty, fear, and
Caring for yourself while on treatment
Undergoing treatment for cancer can take its toll on your body. That’s why it’s very important to take extra care of yourself during this time. Beside the physical benefit, it
International Childhood Cancer Day 2020
International Childhood Cancer Day 2020 Childhood cancer knows no borders. Neither should the cure.
Vodacom Super Hero Sunday, 19 January 2020
Vodacom Super Rugby returns with more Marvel magic in 2020 Inspired by Captain America, Thor, Spider‐Man and Black Panther, South African rugby fields will come to life with more super
CHOC’s awesome new annual event – Flip Flop Day
Time to set your 10 toes free with CHOC’s awesome new annual event – Flip Flop Day. Have a heart and wear a sole! Buy a sticker and wear your
Leave a Lasting Legacy
Leave a Lasting Legacy “How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world.” Anne Frank Your Legacy A bequest in your Will
Donate your Roof
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation has partnered with Emergent Energy to pioneer and offer the first of its kind Charity Rooftop Rentals. Donate your Roof is an innovative programme aimed at
Who are you wearing the Gold CHOC Ribbon for?
Who are you wearing the Gold CHOC Ribbon for? September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. To spread awareness about childhood cancer, we want to know who you are going to
Donor and Volunteer Thank You Tea
Every year CHOC KZN hosts a Thank you tea for our donors and volunteers to express our gratitude for all their help throughout the year. Without the generous support given
A Ribbon to you is hope for them- Give Hope, Go Gold!
September is the gold ribbon month – marked as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. The year 2018 marks a 100 years since the birth of our country’s greatest leader, Nelson Mandela.
Psychosocial Team have a huge Impact
No Parent is ready to hear, “Your child has cancer”. It is one of the single most overwhelming experiences one can possibly face. You feel completely alone and lost. The
First of its kind in Africa!
As part of our CCI (Childhood Cancer International) Africa Anchor role, CHOC is proud to have hosted and co-sponsored the first of its kind, CCI Africa Regional Workshop. Leaders from
CHOC Top Charity at Comrades!
CHOC was one of the official race charities for Comrades Marathon 2018 and the overwhelming support exceeded all expectations for our iconic charity as we raised nearly R1.6 million for
Brand New CHOC Homes
CHOC proudly has thirteen accommodation facilities across the country. Our two latest additions are pictured above. On the left is the new CHOC House in Sybrand Park, Cape Town; and
Volunteer Time and Donations Go a Long Way!
“It is the difference we make in the life of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead” Nelson Mandela. As part of celebrating Nelson Mandela’s centenary
Tough journey to diagnosis for young Mbalenhle Jalubane
It is very easy to underestimate the journey taken by a parent to get the correct diagnosis for their sick child. Nompilo Jalubane is proof of the many struggles faced
Well done to all the Comrades 2018 Runners, Persistence pays!
CHOC is so grateful to have ambassadors and parents of children with cancer who connect us to fundraising opportunities. One such person is Carol Sacke from KZN. As soon as
The impact of donation support to the survival of children with cancer
Several aspects impact on the survival of a child diagnosed with cancer. When children eventually get to a provincial hospital in KwaZulu Natal the unfortunate financial situation such as the
CHOC KZN volunteers help in Keeping More than Hope Alive
The purpose of life is not to only be happy. It is to be useful, to be honourable, to be compassionate, and to have it make some difference that you
Interested in being a CHOC volunteer? Here’s how.
Do you have some free time or know someone that does? Do you have a skill that you could use and share with mothers or their children? Would it give
News
International Childhood Cancer Day – 15 February
Pretoria: South Africa will tomorrow (Wednesday) join the global community to observe the International Childhood Cancer Day to raise awareness and improve understanding of childhood cancer, which remains one of
St. Jude Global Partnership
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA is humbled to have been chosen to join one of the most auspicious global alliances supporting children who are undergoing cancer treatment, St. Jude Children’s
SA Flip Flop Day 2023
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA Flip Flop Day 2023 – Get Your Flip Flops Out! Did you know, in some way or form, each and every single one of us
Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
South Africa joins the rest of the global community to commemorate childhood cancer awareness month in September to raise awareness about children`s cancers to reduce child mortality rate and highlight
Lancet Laboratories in Collaboration with CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation
Lancet Laboratories in Collaboration with CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA showing that #LancetLabCares Sandile Sihlaba (Group Chief Marketing Officer) at Lancet Laboratories, “we pride ourselves in providing laboratory services with
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA receive their first Solar System
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA receive their first Solar System! We have officially announced the first clean renewable energy project of a CHOC accommodation facility which was made possible by
Over R2MILLION raised to change lives
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA Flip Flop Day 2022 Over R2MILLION raised to change lives! Childhood cancer is a frightening reality that many families across South Africa have to deal
Childhood Cancer in low and middle-income countries
Every year, according to the World Health Organization, an estimated 400 000 children and adolescents of 0-19 years old develop cancer. Leukaemias, brain cancers, lymphomas, and solid tumours, such as
International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) – 15 February 2022
The 15th of February marks International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD) and is used to continue to create a greater awareness and education to empower all of us to recognise the
Discovery Vitality MoveToGive
CHOC provides comprehensive support and care to children and teenagers with cancer or a life-threatening blood disorder and their families from the time of diagnosis until the end of treatment
Be Bold, Go Gold
Gold September is an annual campaign worldwide to raise awareness of childhood cancer. There are many advances in pediatric oncology, yet cancer remains a leading cause of mortality in children.
CHOC continues to augment the paediatric oncology fraternity
The CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA has continued to augment the pediatric oncology fraternity to support patients to receive treatment throughout the SARS-Coronavirus-2 pandemic. “If you are receiving treatment for
Welcoming our new Chief Executive Officer, Hedley Lewis
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA eagerly welcomed our new Chief Executive Officer, Hedley Lewis, to the team in June 2021. Hedley, with his vast experience in the field of fundraising,
CHOC – Letter about closure
Dear Friends of CHOC Covid-19 / the Corona Virus is having a global impact and is effecting each one of us. Of concern to CHOC is the health and safety
Message from the CEO
Was that 2018 or a bullet train?! I am sure that is how many of you have experienced 2018 thus far. But for many others that is not their experience.
Message from Regional Manager Agie Govender
It’s difficult to keep NGO’s afloat at the best of times and this financial year was no exception. CHOC receives no subsidy from the government. We therefore have to rely
Childhood cancer myths and stigmas
Childhood Cancer Myths and Stigmas Cancer is contagious You can get cancer by playing or touching a cancer patient Children cannot get cancer Children do not get cancer because of
From the Western Cape Regional Managers Desk
CHOC WC Region had a very busy first six months of the year 2018. We achieved an amazing milestone through the relocation of a CHOC House from BergvliettoSybrand Park which
Events
Flip Flop Day 2022 – have a heart and wear a sole!
Childhood cancer is a frightening reality that many families across South Africa have to deal with daily. South African families face the most challenging battle they will ever have to
Chip in with CHOC and join their 2021 virtual golf day
Have you felt that extreme satisfaction when your ball lands in the hole, on the 9th or 18th hole? Well, if you participate in the 2021 CHOC Challenge Virtual Golf
LACE UP FOR CANCER FUN WALK 2018
The Cancer Alliance in the Western Cape once again hosted a very successful Lace Up For Cancer Fun Walk. This took place on World Cancer Day, Sunday the 04th February
INTERNATIONAL CHILDHOOD CANCER DAY
CHOC Childhood Cancer Foundation SA once again called on all South Africans to “Have a Heart for Children with Cancer” on 15 February 2018. International Childhood Cancer Day (ICC) is
DOH PEOPLE’S DEVELOPMENT CENTRE HEALTH PROMOTERS PARTNER WITH CHOC
During the past year the CHOC Awareness Training and Education programme hasreached new levels.CHOC started in 2011 training healthcare professionals, healthcare workers, traditional practitioners and community advocates in Gauteng, and
INTERNATIONAL CANCER SURVIVORS DAY
On 03 June 2018 CHOC commemorated Cancer Survivors Day and in this edition, we would like to highlight the story of Childhood Cancer Survivor, Matthew James Reid. Matthew was born
SUPERHERO CHARITY DASH 2018
CHOC was extremely grateful to be chosen along with the Woodside Special Care Centre as one of the beneficiaries of the SUPERHERO CHARITY DASH FUN WALK sponsored by Crazy Store
CHOC WC REGION OPENING SYBRAND PARK CHOC HOUSE
Until the latter part of 2017, the Western Cape Region had had three CHOC houses that provide a ‘home away from home’ for families that travel long distances for treatment.
Janet Pollack Art Expo
Janet Pollack Art Expo Join us for Janet Pollack Art Studio Exhibition on the 3rd of June from 11h00 to 13h00. 12 Otto Street, Illovo, Johannesburg. All Donations will be given to CHOC
A Parent’s Story by Patty Govender
I lay in bed one day and as I looked at my life, I realised it was perfect. I had a beautiful home and a good job which I enjoyed.
Parent supporting parent groups
Brenda Bezuidenhout, a newly-retired teacher, has been a CHOC volunteer for several years. With her retirement and the time she now has, she has committed herself to leading a skills
A special thanks to our donors and volunteers of 2017
The compassion shown by our donors and volunteers serves as an inspiration to us all. Our beneficiaries are sick and constantly fight the odds to stay well and even alive.
International Childhood Cancer Day (ICCD)
CHOC urged the public to “Have a heart for children with cancer” on February 15, 2018. Several schools and organisations in KZN supported CHOC through this campaign. Hollywood Bets rose
ICCD Picture Gallery
Thank you to all the schools that participated and proved they “Have a heart for children with cancer”. To view and access your images please click the link below. https://www.facebook.com/pg/CHOCFoundationSA/photos/?ref=page_internal
Pep Stores donates to CHOC
Pep Stores donates to CHOC Thank you to Pep Stores in Upington for donating 30 blankets to CHOC as part of their Mandela Day project. Janine Fourie, Programme Development and
Vodacom Blue Bulls partner with CHOC
September is the gold ribbon month – marked as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month; this is a time where globally, countries honour and remember children and families affected by this